Monday, November 28, 2016

Dressember, My Blogiversary, & Grace + Lace Link Up

Happy Monday! I hope that your holiday and weekend was amazing! Mine was full of food, family time, shopping, and rest. Since Dressember is three days away, I decided that I would talk about Dressember and what it is about.

Last year, for the first time, I did something totally different with my December. I decided to join the hundreds of women all over the world who wear dresses for the whole month of December to advocate for the millions of women and children who are sold all over the world for their bodies.

The whole point of wearing dresses is to get people talking. They will notice that all you're wearing during one of the coldest months of the year is dresses, and it will spark a conversation. Then you will be able to educate them on human trafficking and maybe they will feel moved to donate.

600,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders every year, 80% of which are female and half are children. Human trafficking is the third largest international crime industry. It generates a profit of $32 billion every year.

Participating in Dressember last year was so great! Not only was it rewarding, but I was able to raise money for a cause that I care about while participating in a challenge that stretched my style to new limits.

I was able to raise a good amount last year, but I wanted to raise more! Ada from Elegance and Mommyhood has agreed to work alongside me {thanks, Ada!}. Today, I am asking you, yes you, to join us. Join us in advocating for those who have no voice. I know that if we, as a team, work together I know that we can raise SO MUCH! We can change so many lives for the good!

The team that I have put together right now is called Truly Free and consists of myself and Ada. We would be glad for you to join as well!

Dressember, My Blogiversary, & Grace + Lace Link Up via mybowsandclothes.blogspot.com #dressember #youcandoanythinginadress #itsbiggerthanadress #blogiversary #linkup


How can you help? You can do three things:

1. You can take the challenge! All you must do is wear dresses for the whole month of December. And talk about it. Also, pants are okay if they are required by your job, you're working out, or you're cleaning or sleeping. Wear a dress when you get to choose what to wear. Wearing pants under dresses is acceptable as well, and super cute! Those that live in very cold climates have the greatest impact, so if you do live in a place with a frigid winter climate, don't count yourself out. It's super easy to layer!

2. Spread the word! Talk to everyone you know and educate them. Also, when speaking to them, share this page so that they will have a place to donate to.

3. You can donate! All I ask is that you prayerfully consider how much to donate and if you feel led to give, go here. And thank you!

If you would like to join or have any questions please feel free to email me here: mybowsandclothes{at}gmail{dot}com.

Also, it is my two year blogiversary today!! Thank you so much for sticking by me through all of it! You guys are the best!

See where I link up here.

Let's get to the link up!

Dressember, My Blogiversary, & Grace + Lace Link Up via mybowsandclothes.blogspot.com #dressember #youcandoanythinginadress #itsbiggerthanadress #blogiversary #linkup



Since there was no link up last week due to the holiday, there are no features this week. Consider everyone to be featured!


-Link back to Spreading His GraceBows & Clothes, or both

-Subscribe to both blogs and follow each of us on at least one social media.

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-This link up has no theme, so we encourage you to link any of your recent posts. Also note that we have to right to delete your link if it is inappropriate. However, we are super excited to read about your passions, and are so glad that you've decided to join us!



Tuesday, November 22, 2016

10 Simple Outfits Perfect for Thanksgiving

Happy Tuesday, guys! I am so sorry about the lack of posting lately, I have just been super busy. I am gearing up to begin posting on a regular basis again and start Dressember. More about that on Monday!

Anyway... Today, I am sharing 10 great outfits that are awesome for Thanksgiving.


10 Simple Outfits Perfect for Thanksgiving holiday cute pretty fun love best fall autumn colors style fashion dressember

10 Simple Outfits Perfect for Thanksgiving holiday cute pretty fun love best fall autumn colors style fashion dressember

10 Simple Outfits Perfect for Thanksgiving holiday cute pretty fun love best fall autumn colors style fashion dressember

10 Simple Outfits Perfect for Thanksgiving holiday cute pretty fun love best fall autumn colors style fashion dressember
You can support women from Nepal by purchasing a top like this or the many other cute pieces that Elegantees has to offer. Also, you can use the code {BowsandClothes} for 10% your order!


10 Simple Outfits Perfect for Thanksgiving holiday cute pretty fun love best fall autumn colors style fashion dressember

10 Simple Outfits Perfect for Thanksgiving holiday cute pretty fun love best fall autumn colors style fashion dressember

10 Simple Outfits Perfect for Thanksgiving holiday cute pretty fun love best fall autumn colors style fashion dressember

10 Simple Outfits Perfect for Thanksgiving holiday cute pretty fun love best fall autumn colors style fashion dressember

10 Simple Outfits Perfect for Thanksgiving holiday cute pretty fun love best fall autumn colors style fashion dressember

10 Simple Outfits Perfect for Thanksgiving holiday cute pretty fun love best fall autumn colors style fashion dressember


The trick to looking your best while still being comfortable after so much food is to wear stretchy knits or layers that cover up your food baby. I also think that tunics work great as well. Wearing colors that are festive and match the season is one of my favorite things to do. I have not decided what I am going to wear for Thanksgiving this year yet, but I know it will include something super stretchy! 😉

What are you looking forward to the most for Thanksgiving?


10 Simple Outfits Perfect for Thanksgiving holiday cute pretty fun love best fall autumn colors style fashion dressember


See where I link up here.







Monday, November 21, 2016

No Link Up

Hey, y'all! Happy Monday! Due to a full weekend out of town and Thanksgiving coming up on Thursday, Mackenzie and I will not be hosting a link up today. Sorry guys! I am hoping to have a post up tomorrow about Thanksgiving fashion, but we will just have to see how the day goes. 😀

Thanks to all who linked up last week! You guys are so great! Also, thank you to all of my readers for the wonderful support that y'all give!

Have a lovely day!






Monday, November 14, 2016

Pale Pink + Puffer Vest & Grace + Lace Link Up

Happy Monday, y'all! I mentioned here that I was going on a blogging break. However, I am still going to publish my link up posts because I love you guys! Also, don't worry; this break will not last long at all! Just a week or two.

I wore this outfit a few weeks ago and it was still too hot outside to wear it, but I just wanted to wear fall clothes, so I did anyway. ;) And, I took these photos at one of my favorite local parks. There is just something about secluded parks during fall, don't you think?

pale pink polka dot button down flare jeans navy puffer vest leopard flats pearl necklace outfit style link up grace and lace

pale pink polka dot button down flare jeans navy puffer vest leopard flats pearl necklace outfit style link up grace and lace

pale pink polka dot button down flare jeans navy puffer vest leopard flats pearl necklace outfit style link up grace and lace

pale pink polka dot button down flare jeans navy puffer vest leopard flats pearl necklace outfit style link up grace and lace

pale pink polka dot button down flare jeans navy puffer vest leopard flats pearl necklace outfit style link up grace and lace

pale pink polka dot button down flare jeans navy puffer vest leopard flats pearl necklace outfit style link up grace and lace

pale pink polka dot button down flare jeans navy puffer vest leopard flats pearl necklace outfit style link up grace and lace
Outfit details:
TOP: Old Navy (similar, similar)
PANTS: Old Navy (similar, similar)
VEST: Clothes Mentor (similar, similar)
SHOES: Target (similar, similar)
NECKLACE; Family heirloom (similar, similar)

During the summer, I picked up this vest at my local Clothes Mentor for under $4! When I saw it, I knew I had to purchase it. I had been wanting a vest for a while and at under $4, I couldn't pass it up.

It was fairly easy to style it because it is neutral which makes it super versatile. Pink and navy is one of my favorite color combos, so it was a no-brainer for me to pair this vest with this top. By adding my favorite flats, I completed the look.

Shop this outfit below:





How would you style this vest?

See where I link up here

Let's get to the link up!



1. Maggie from Polished Closets linked up an adorable outfit of how she transitioned her shirtdress into fall. It is such a cute look and I absolutely love her dress!

Wayf Paxton Shirtdress // www.polishedclosets.com

2. Rosie from Life is Just Rosie shared a cute outfit with a lovely sweater that she has been wanting for a while. I love the lace hem and isn't the scenery gorgeous?!




-Link back to Spreading His GraceBows & Clothes, or both

-Subscribe to both blogs and follow each of us on at least one social media.

Mackenzie: Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

Sarah: Blog | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | Bloglovin'

-This link up has no theme, so we encourage you to link any of your recent posts. Also note that we have to right to delete your link if it is inappropriate. However, we are super excited to read about your passions, and are so glad that you've decided to join us!



Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Break Time

Hey, y'all! On Monday, I mentioned that I have been suffering from writer's block which is one of the reasons when it has been a bit quiet around here. Also, busyness. Always busyness. :) 

So many people gave some super great tips for beating writer's block. Thanks, y'all! Shea mentioned that taking a break would be beneficial. Thank you for your input! I am actually going to take a break from this blog. I am still going to comment on you guys's blogs and get caught up on commenting back on my own posts. And, of course, engage on Instagram and other social medias. 

I want this blog to be more about y'all and less about me. I feel like it's ALL about me. I want y'all to benefit from this blog too. I mean, shouldn't it be about y'all? After all, you guy's are the ones that read it. 

I am stepping away for a bit to realize and reevaluate just how I want to move forward. I am anticipating this hiatus to last only about 1-3 weeks. Probably closer to about 1 and a half weeks. Also, I might hop in a coupe of times throughout my break.

Thank you to all my readers and supporters! I am hoping to be back soon!






Monday, November 7, 2016

Currently | November & Grace + Lace Link Up

Happy Monday, y'all! I completely forgot that Currently was this Wednesday, so I am just going to do it today! As always, I am linking up with Anne from In Residence and her lovely co-host this month, Catherine from A Short Blonde. Here is what I have been currently discovering, celebrating, starting, wearing, and googling.

DISCOVERING

that I have major writer's block. I am not a writer by nature, however, I do love writing down my thoughts here on the blog. I have been a bit busy, which has contributed, but it is not the only thing. Does anyone have any tips for beating writer's block?


currently november discovering celebrating googling wearing starting


CELEBRATING

fall and Thanksgiving! If you don't already know, I LOVE FALL. I just can't get enough of the beauty, cooler weather, and food. Speaking of food, I feel like everyone just skips over Thanksgiving. Once Halloween is over, Christmas everything comes out. But, it's still fall, and we still have Thanksgiving. Sorry for the rant, y'all. Thanksgiving is just one of my favorite holiday's.


currently november discovering celebrating googling wearing starting


STARTING

to finish redecorating my bedroom. I mentioned here that I painted my room, but I still need to complete the other things like decor, bedding, etc. I got some adorable prints that I am thinking about putting on my wall. I love them, I just can't decide where to put them yet! Also, you can use the code SARAH40 from now until November 12 to get 40% off your order from the amazing shop Made With Some Heart.


currently november discovering celebrating googling wearing starting


currently november discovering celebrating googling wearing starting


currently november discovering celebrating googling wearing starting


WEARING

some super adorable booties I just purchased that are also an amazing dupe for TOMS Desert Wedge Booties. Because they were on sale and I had a coupon I got them for $16! These are my first pair of brown/tan booties and I want to wear them everyday!

GOOGLING

everything. I am such a huge googler. I am always using Google, so there really isn't one specific thing that I am googling.

What have you been currently up to?

See where I link up here.

Now onto the link up!




1. Casey from Cattails, Rabbit Trails, and Thistlefish linked up a super encouraging post about insecurity. It reminded me of my worth in Christ. So good!


2. Sarah Bell shared her post of an adorable couples Halloween costume with her dog! You have to check it out! It is so cute!





-Link back to Spreading His GraceBows & Clothes, or both

-Subscribe to both blogs and follow each of us on at least one social media.

Mackenzie: Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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-This link up has no theme, so we encourage you to link any of your recent posts. Also note that we have to right to delete your link if it is inappropriate. However, we are super excited to read about your passions, and are so glad that you've decided to join us!